Summer Skin Recovery
Ahhhh the dog days of summer, warm nights, hot days, travel, swimming, biking, hiking, live music, it's one of my favorite times of the year. And while I love all of the activity of summer I notice in my clients and myself that we could use some recovery.
While we have had some extra rain this year, the constant back and forth of dryness, humidity, sun, wind, and consistent sweating can take a toll on our skin. Here are my favorite tips on how to keep our skin healthy and glowing all season long.
#1
It’s summer; less is more with skincare
One of the best things we can do to support our skin this summer is, less. With near constant sun exposure now is the time to allow your skincare routine to be simplified. Save your stronger exfoliating treatments for the cooler months. Enzymes and clay based masques are my favorite go-tos for gently increasing cell turnover to reduce dryness or lessen congestion without making our skin more photosensitive.
#2
Proper hydration is key
Add a hydrating masque into your routine once a week to support your skin in maintaining better hydration. Masques are one of the best ways to amp up your skincare. Ten minutes later and the results are all of the encouragement you’ll need to set the time aside. I like to put one on in the evenings while I’m winding down. If this seems like too long, something like our Eminence Kombucha Leave-On Masque is a two in one. Apply it like a moisturizer as your last step and wake up refreshed!
#3
Cool downs are essential
With a lot of heat can come inflammation and irritation of the skin. Whether that be in the form of acne breakouts, skin rashes or sunburn, we all likely experience some form of overheating. A cool jade roller stored in the fridge is a favorite after being outside all day. Two minutes of cool compresses or jade rolling can significantly reduce the inflammation caused by breakouts, soothe sunburn, and even help to reduce pigment activity for those prone to melasma.
These little tweaks in your routine can make a big difference in optimizing the health of your skin in our beautiful but sometimes harsh climate. If you’d like some extra support with your skincare and or downtime from the busyness of summer activity come see one of our amazing estheticians. Seasonal facials, like our Very Berry Antioxidant treatment, are a great way to give yourself and your skin a reset. And last but not least don’t forget your SPF!Ashley Johnson is our esthetics team lead here at Tallgrass. If you any skincare questions, you can reach her directly at ashjohnson.tg@gmail.com
